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FIRE DESTROYS HOME IN CENTERVILLE, NO ONE INJURED

Smoking materials are blamed for starting the quickly-spreading fire.

CRISES IN TWIN CITIES LEADS TO WARNINGS, CURFEWS IN NORTH METRO

Protests and riots after the death of George Floyd have led to a variety of precautions by city and county leaders

SOCCER CANCELLATION HAS BIG ECONOMIC IMPACT

Last year more than 1150 teams from 22 states and 20 countries attended. They spent about $28 million, creating an economic impact to the community of an estimated $36 million.

ANOKA COUNTY FAIR CANCELLED AMID COVID-19 CONCERNS

Fair cancelled for fear of doing lasting damage if smaller or meager crowds came out this year during the pandemic.

DRUG OVERDOSES PROMPT WARNING

At least four people have died in the Month of May from suspected drug overdoses, and counterfeit pills could be the cause.

BLAINE COUNCIL MAKES CHANGES AT EMERGENCY MEETING

The city council voted to make changes to their outdoor dining policy and reduce fees for the upcoming year of liquor license renewals.

ANOKA COUNTY PROVIDES OPTIONS TO DELAY PROPERTY TAX

At this week’s county board meeting that board passed a resolution that will eliminate late payment penalties for some properties.

MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCES CHANGE IN FACE OF COVID-19

Some cemeteries won’t accommodate any gatherings while some Scout troops try to do their part.

ANOKA COUNTY REOPENS SOME IN-PERSON SERVICES

After the Governor lifted Minnesota’s stay at home order, Anoka County is slowly reopening to conduct business in person.

GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL DURING A PANDEMIC

Many districts had tried to plan socially distant ceremonies, by spacing out the graduates and limiting guests, before the Governor banned in-person ceremonies. Now, districts are developing plans for virtual ceremonies, and trying to make it as special as possible.